Department of Philosophy
Thank you for your interest in the Philosophy Department at Loyola University Chicago!
Our department houses one of the largest philosophy faculties in the United States, representing a distinctively pluralistic approach to philosophy. In line with the values of our Jesuit institution, our focus is on the critical inquiry of diverse philosophical topics in a humble, respectful and diverse climate. We offer a particularly broad selection of in-depth courses at the undergraduate and graduate level that reflect our wide range of specializations and commitment to multiplicity.
No matter your goals and interests, the Philosophy Department of Loyola University Chicago will be able to enrich your academic philosophical journey.
News and Events
Philosophy Colloquium: Dr. Ellie Anderson
The Philosophy Department and the Loyola Phenomenology Research Group are pleased to welcome Dr. Ellie Anderson from Pomona College. On Friday, April 4 Dr. Anderson will give a talk titled “Subjectivity and the Ambiguous Self”.
The talk will take place from 3:00pm to 5:00pm in Cuneo 312. A reception will follow in the lobby outside of the Philosophy Department on the third floor of the Crown Center. We hope to see you there!
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Fall 2025 Course Offerings
Information about the Philosophy Department's Fall 2025 courses is now available. A number of Philosophy courses fulfill the the Tier 1 and Tier 2 requirements for Philosophical Knowledge and Inquiry.
Course descriptions for the Fall 2025 semester, as well as previous semesters can be located at the Undergraduate Course Offerings page.
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2025 John Grant Lecture
Please join us for the annual John Grant Lecture in Healthcare Ethics on Thursday, March 27 at 3pm in the Regis Multipurpose Room. This year's speaker, Kylea L. Liese (PhD, CNM, FACNM), will present on Reproductive Justice as Resistance in Reproductive Healthcare. The lecture is free to attend, and a reception will follow. We hope to see you there!
This lecture is co-sponsored by the John F. Grant, MD Endowment, the Department of Philosophy and the Bioethics Minor Program.
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Social-Political-Legal Workshop
You are warmly invited to attend the Social-Political-Legal Workshop on Tuesday, March 18 3pm-5pm at Ignatius House. The workshop will explore how environmental issues impact social and political changes in society, with a focus on the relationship between migration, the environment, violence, and the loss of democratic principles. A reception will follow the workshop; RSVP to Kim Townshend ktownshend@luc.edu
This event is co-sponsored by the Social-Political-Legal Workshop, the LUC Jesuit Community, and the Ignacio Ellacuria, S.J. Chair in Social Ethics.
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